by the mid 1990s mcintosh had become one of the focal points of the pontypridd rfc team both on and off the pitch. a strong back-row forward with good handling skills and a superb tackle, notably against andy robinson the former england coach in a european match against bath rugby club at sardis road. he was a leader on the pitch and a hero on the terraces. he is also noted for the work he did within the youth structure of pontypridd rfc, inspiring many of the current crop of young talent from the south wales valleys.