Smith will have to change a winning lineup after two players were injured during last week’s defeat of Warrington Wolves and another is away on paternity leave.
Stand-off is the most pressing issue, but there will also be a change in the second-row and potentially at centre and on the bench.
One senior player is back in contention following injury and a couple more are vying for a recall, alongside several rookies.
Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
1. Full-back: Luke Hooley
Set for a third successive appearance, after impressing in the previous two. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
2. Wing: David Fusitu’a
Scored a good try last week and will want to continue that form. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
3. Centre: Harry Newman
Made his comeback as a substitute last week and an injury doubt elsewhere means he could start against his hometown club. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Luis Roberts
Nene Macdonald is on paternity leave in Australia, but Roberts has stepped in and done a solid job in previous games this term. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
5. Wing: Ash Handley
Might switch to ncentre, but looks more at home in his specialist left-wing slot. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
6. Stand-off: Morgan Gannon
Ideally, Smith might prefer Gannon to make his first team return from long-term injury off the bench, but with Corey Johnson injured and Jack Sinfield playing for the academy on Friday evening, a start at number six is on the cards. Photo: Steve Riding