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.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
Could play in the halves at a push, but is established as a key man at loose-forward. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Morgan Gannon
Might get a start in the second-row, or even at half-back, after returning to the side last week, but also provides options off the bench. Photo: Tony Johnson
15. Sub: Justin Sangare
In line for a recall after not being selected last week. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Tom Holroyd
Ever-present so might be due a rest if Smith rotates his forwards again, but has been influential in the middle this term. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Sam Walters
Was as goosd as anyone in the forwards last week and deserves another go. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com