"There is a massive squad there and a lot of lads not playing but results are going for Fleetwood at the moment.
Story of the summer A massive squad overhaul has taken place over the close season, with the number of departures in double figures, fan favourite Cliff Byrne (now signed for Oldham) the most notable to leave the club after nine years loyal service.
"But what they do have is bags of experience and a massive squad and it does cater for the 'what if'.
"We don't have a massive squad and we try and get the best of everyone we can.
"We are developing nicely and a World Cup is not won with 15 players – you need a massive squad".
"We've got a massive squad," he said.
"He is still a young man but is a massive part of our squad".
"Mouritz has been a massive part of our squad and our culture and we are very sorry to see him leave," said director of rugby Mark McCall.
Following a massive overhaul of the squad at Elland Road, Blackwell led them to the Championship play-off final in 2006, where they were beaten 3-0 by Watford.
"My initial remit was to conduct a massive overhaul of the playing squad, lower the overall wage structure of the playing staff and achieve this whilst keeping the club in the Barclays Premier League," he added.
