Matt Romao

Matt Romão (born 28 July 2005) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is flanker.

Early career Romão is from Springbok, South Africa and attended Drostdy Technical High School in Worcester. His performances earned him selection for the Boland side at Craven Week in 2023, earning selection for South Africa Schools in the process. He joined up with the Sharks academy in 2024, helping their U21 side win the U21 cup in 2025. In 2024, he earned selection for the South Africa U19 side, and then selection for the South Africa U20 side in 2025.

Professional career Romão joined up with the ahead of the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division, making his Currie Cup debut that year. He would also feature for the Sharks in the 2025 edition. He would debut for the full Sharks side in the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship, featuring in the match against . Romão was named as Man of the Match on 17 January 2026, as the Sharks beat ASM Clermont Auvergne in the 2025–26 European Rugby Champions Cup.