Jack Sinfield is ruled out through concussion protocols so, with Aidan Sezer still on the casualty list, Smith needs to find a half-back to play alongside Blake Austin.
Richie Myler and Morgan Gannon are two options and Smith has revealed: “We could possibly see both of those things happen in the game.”
James McDonnell’s arm injury leaves a vacancy in the second-row and, with all his props in contention, Smith has the option of rotating his pack again, after Zane Tetevano and Justin Sangare were left out of the side beaten by Salford Red Devils last week. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Scrum-half: Richie Myler
Morgan Gannon is another possibility in the halves, but Myler played there most of his career and is the more experienced player. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Smith rotated his pack last week, but Oledzki missed the start of the season and is a key man in the front-row. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Jarrod O’Connor
Rhinos' first-choice nine and was outstanding in last year's semi-final at Wigan. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: James Bentley
Scored a match-winning brace last time Rhinos visited Wigan. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Zane Tetevano
Had a rest last week, Rhinos will be forced into a second-row change and Tetevano has done a solid job when required there this year. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com