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.
1. St Helens
Played 9, won 8, drawn 0. Points for 208, against 114. Points difference 94. Points 16. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
2. Salford Red Devils
Played 9, won 6, drawn 0, lost 3. Points for 261, against 176. Difference 85. Points 12. Photo: Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.com
3. Huddersfield Giants
Played 9, won 6, drawn 0, lost 3. Points for 199, against 160. Difference 39. Points 12. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
4. Castleford Tigers
Played 9, won 6, drawn 0, lost 3. Points for 222, against 184. Difference 38. Points 12. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Wigan Warriors
Played 9, won 5, drawn 0, lost 4. Points for 282, against 177. Difference 105. Points 10. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
6. Leeds Rhinos
Played 9, won 5, drawn 0, lost 4. Points for 244, against 173. Difference 71. Points 10. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe