Smith has overseen nine games – out of 27 in the regular Betfred Super League campaign – since becoming Richard Agar’s long-term replacement in May.
He has had similar problems with injuries and suspensions to the previous regime and has faced every team in the competition other than Catalabns Dragons, who Leeds visit this weekend and Hull KR.
So how do Rhinos compare with their 11 top-flight rivals since Smith took charge?
Here’s a form table based on the past nine games.
7. Catalans Dragons
Played 9, won 5, drawn 0, lost 4. Points for 175, against 161. Difference 14. Points 10. Photo: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com
8. Toulouse Olympique
Played 9, won 4, drawn 0, lost 4. Points for 167, against 181. Difference -14. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Hull KR
Played 9, won 3, drawn 0, lost 6. Points for 158, against 226. Difference -68. Points 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Warrington Wolves
Played 9, won 2, drawn 0, lost 7. Points for 154, against 229. Difference -75. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
11. Wakefield Trinity
Played 9, won 2, drawn 0, lost 7. Points for 149, against 272. Difference -123. Points 4. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
12. Hull FC
Played 9, won 2, drawn 0, lost 7. Points for 135, against 301. Difference -166. Points 4. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com