The 17 who lost to Castleford Tigers eight days earlier are all in contention, but Smith was critical of that perdformance and may feel it’s time to give some of his rookies a shot.
Leon Ruan, Luke Hooley and Alfie Edgell – with one first team appearance between them –are all in contention, along with Jack Sinfield. Here’s how Rhinos could line up for a game they can’t afford to lose.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
An automatic pick when fit and available. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Corey Johnson
Specialist hooker, but can also play in the halves so offers a couple of options off the bench. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Justin Sangare
Likely to get more game time than usual because of injuries among the middle-unit. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: James Donaldson
Started in the second-row last week, but could come off the bench as a prop. Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Sub: Leon Ruan (no 31)
Smith may want to go with an outside-back on the bench, in which case it could be Liam Tindall or Luis Johnson, but this is chance for teenage second-row Ruan to get a taste of the top-flight. Photo: Tony Johnson