France sent a young squad, with 29 of the 54 total athletes under 25 years old (53%).
But his attitude alone should have a positive effect on this young squad.
A young squad was assembled with just 12 days' training.
McIntosh's young squad could only win one game in their first season.
Despite this, the young squad kept to their task and finished the league in 9th position.
The problem with having such a young squad is that younger players tend to make more mistakes.
He accepted, and began to work on his young squad with very little time allowed.
The older players mixed well, slowly but surely, with the young squad.
He was part of a young squad that finished without a medal.
The season was very successful with a young squad, who all had drive, ambition and a great team spirit.