Despite injuries to at least four first-choice players, Smith has named a strong initial 21 for Thursday’s game and some good players are set to miss out.
Rhinos’ spine appears settled, but decisions will have to be made in the three-quarters and up front. Here’s a predicted lineup.
![Another one that doesn't require much debate.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjMTI4NDQ1LWU0MmQtNDQ0ZS05NGYyLWZkNDY2ZGQ2YWI0ZDoxNzI4ZmQ5MS01NTNhLTQ4NjMtYjBlNi0xMTgxMjQ5MzFiMDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer
Another one that doesn't require much debate.Photo: Steve Riding
![He hasn't played in Super League for Rhinos since late in 2021, but Holroyd did well in pre-season and started at prop in the final trial game.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkyNjkwZWM2LTg0MjQtNGUzYi04MmRmLTc1NWM1NGQ4NDA5NzpiY2U2ODMzZi0yYzAzLTQwZDQtODQxMC04Y2Y2MjVmMTFhMDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Prop: Tom Holroyd
He hasn't played in Super League for Rhinos since late in 2021, but Holroyd did well in pre-season and started at prop in the final trial game.Photo: Steve Riding
![Relegated to the bench at the end of last season, Leeming could regain his starting spot.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ5ZTRlZDNlLTc3YzgtNDIwZC04M2VhLTY4MWEyYmJlMWRhODpjNzU3YWQ5MC1mZmFmLTQ4NGUtOGE5Zi0yYjJlMTUzOWI3MjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. Hooker: Kruise Leeming
Relegated to the bench at the end of last season, Leeming could regain his starting spot.Photo: Steve Riding
![Even missing the injured Mikolaj Oledzki, Rhinos have some options at prop, but Lisone is favourite to start for his competitive debut.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZhODIzZjQxLTBkZTYtNDEwMS04ZWViLWVkYTdjOTdmNzA2MDplNGEzMjQyYy00YjQ1LTQ0MzAtODE3Ny03OTBhYThiZWM3Y2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
10. Prop: Sam Lisone
Even missing the injured Mikolaj Oledzki, Rhinos have some options at prop, but Lisone is favourite to start for his competitive debut.Photo: Tony Johnson
![Signed as a prop, Smith has said he will be used predominantly in the second-row this season.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY5ZjRhMDU3LTFlNGUtNDhmMi04MzgyLTg5NTg1MDM2OTZmZjo4MTM3YjIwNi1lZDdjLTRhMWQtYTEwZS1iNjI2YWM3MDRiZjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
11. Second-row: Zane Tetevano
Signed as a prop, Smith has said he will be used predominantly in the second-row this season.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
![Will be a key component in the starting 13, whether at centre or his more familiar second-row role.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM0M2I2NzRkLTU0ODktNDY1MS1iYWQwLWI1ZjNkMzk3MDNlYzowNjk5ZDA5Yi02ZjAwLTRmOGEtODAyZi1lYzVhZjQ0NDFjZjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
12. Second-row: Rhyse Martin
Will be a key component in the starting 13, whether at centre or his more familiar second-row role.Photo: Tony Johnson