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.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
Numerically last in the starting side, but form-wise one of the first names on the teamsheet. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Corey Johnson
Likely to get another go off the bench and never lets the side down. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Justin Sangare
Set to continue in his regular role. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: James Donaldson
Will have an important job to do, given the number of forwards missing. Photo: Steve Riding
17. Sub: Sam Walters
With Sam Lisone ruled out, James Bentley still injured and Zane Tetevano suspended, Walters will probably get a recall. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com