James Bentley misses out with concussion suffered during last week’s 40-18 Super League win at the same opponents.
His fellow starting second-rower Zane Tetevano is beginning a two-match ban after being sent-off in that game.
The good news is second-rower James McDonnell’s likely return from an arm injury, while there could be a reshuffle in the backs as Aidan Sezer makes his comeback after recovering from quad muscle damage.
The big question could be over the bench as Smith decides whether to carry a back-up hooker or an outside-back. Here’s how Rhinos might line up.
7. Scrum-half: Aiden Sezer
Rohan Smith says he will play after a month out with a quad problem and it'll be a surprise if he doesn't start, though the coach often likes players to return via the bench. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Had a big game last week and tends to cause Wigan problems. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
11. Second-row James McDonnell
Set to make a timely comeback after missing last week's game at his former club with an arm injury. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Morgan Gannon
With two second-rowers missing, will surely make his first start since February. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com