Sam Lisone is ruled out with a calf muscle injury so Smith will be forced into a reshuffle on the bench and, with Blake Austin still missing, he is also considering a switch in the halves.
Options include naming Luke Hooley, now recalled from his loan at Batley Bulldogs, in the full-back role and bringing Luis Roberts and Sam Walters, who didn’t play last week, back into the 17. Rookie forward Leon Ruan is also waiting for his big chance.
Much could depend on whether Ash Handley is available following the illness which kept him out of last Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup defeat by Wigan Warriors. Here’s how Rhinos might line up.
7. Scrum-half: Richie Myler.
The make up of the 21 suggests a change in the halves with Myler switching there from the number one role. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Several key forwards are ruled out so a big effort will be needed from the reigning Rhinos player of the year. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Hasn't missed a game for more than a year. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Tom Holroyd
A form player with a try in each of the last two games. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: James McDonnell
Hard-working and reliable, is proving a real find. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Morgan Gannon
Proved last week he's ready to start games again, though it's likely to be in a different role this time. Photo: Richard Sellers