With Ash Handley sidelined by an ankle injury suffered last week, Smith will be forced into a change at centre.
Harry Newman, Leeds’ number three, returned from a long-term layoff as a substitute in the win over Wakefield Trinity last Friday, but Rhinos are keen for him to gradually build up his game time.
Three-quarter Luis Roberts is included in Leeds’ initial 21-man squad and Rhyse Martin, who switched from the second-row to centre when Handley went off, is another option.
Smith has made two changes to his initial squad, with Handley and Leon Ruan – who didn’t play last week – dropping out for Justin Sangare and Kruise Leeming.
The coach will also have to decide whether to recall Leeming, who is an integral member of the side, or give his foot injury extra time to fully recover, particularly with a long turnaround to next week’s visit of Catalans Dragons. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer
Another chance to build his half-back partnerhsiop with Austin. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Tom Holroyd
In good form and deserves to continue as a starting front-rower. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Rhinos have three hookers in their 21, but after his last two performances, it'll be a shock if O'Connor doesn't start. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Prop: Zane Tetevano.
Could switch to the second-row or bench, but will probably make a fourth successive start in the middle. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: James McDonnell
There's no shortage of competition, but McDonnell has gone well in the past two games. Photo: Tony Johnson
12. Second-row: James Bentley
His effort last week and Martin's likely move to centre could secure Bentley's first start since the Grand Final last September. Photo: Bruce Rollinson