Winger David Fusitu’a (ankle), scrum-half Aidan Sezer (hamstring) and prop Sam Lisone (calf muscle) could all return from injury in Friday’s visit of Huddersfield Giants.
The trio have been named in Rhinos’ initial 21 and Smith said: “It is clearly a boost, they are three experienced, quality players.
“Fusitu’a and Lisone would have played last weekend, if we’d had a game. They’ll be good to go, which is pleasing and Sezer has trained all this week.
“We’ll make final decisions [on Thursday] on the make up of the 17, but it’s good to have those guys back.”
Winger/centre Nene Macdonald misses out after failing a head injury assessment in the defeat at Wakefield Trinity two weeks ago.
Smith said: “He had some really minor symptoms on day one of the graded return to training. He misses by a day, if we were playing on Saturday he would most likely have covered all the bases by then.
Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
“Fusitu’a and Lisone would have played last weekend, if we’d had a game. They’ll be good to go, which is pleasing and Sezer has trained all this week.
. Full-back: Richie Myler
With Aidan Sezer back in the squad, Myler could revert to his familiar role. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
. Wing: David Fusitu'a
Will probably start if passed fit and is an option for wing or centre. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Centre: Ash Handley
If Myler reverts to full-back, Handley is another wing option, but could also start at centre. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
. Centre: Rhyse Martin
Rhinos are marginally better off for second-rowers than centres, so Martin is likely to continue in the backs. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
7. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer
Myler and Jack Sinfield are other options, but Sezer will surely start if given the all-clear from his hamstring problem. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Has been on the bench a couple of times this year, but is a first-choice front-rower. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor.
Corey Johnson is snapping at his heels, but O'Connor is first-choice. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Sam Lisone
Rohan Smith likes to bring players back from injury off the bench, but may prefer Lisone to Sam Walters who is leaving the club at the end of this year. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: James McDonnell
Should get the nod again, especially if Martin remains at centre. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James Bentley
Seems likely to start again this week. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com