There are plenty of issues waiting in Rohan Smith's in-tray when he arrives in England in the next week to take up the challenge of guiding Leeds Rhinos away from relegation danger in Super League. Some of those challenges are short-term, like finding the results that will ensure the Rhinos are out of trouble at the foot of the table as soon as possible.
But others are with a view to the future. Leeds and Smith have made no secret of this appointment being a long-term one and as such, recruitment and retention for next season will be particularly important in shaping Smith's vision. That includes deciding whether or not the sizeable chunk of Rhinos players out of contract at the end of this season will be offered new deals.
Here, Rugby League Live explores the biggest dilemmas facing Smith and Leeds in that regard, and which players will be keen to impress the new coach.
