Matt Protheroe (born 10 October 1996) is a rugby union player for Gloucester Rugby.The Swansea born player, equally competent at fly half or full back, was praised for his performances in the 2014-15 season for Hartpury RFC in National League One scoring seven tries in 14 appearances.The 18-year-old made his Aviva Premiership A League debut for Gloucester against the Sale Jets in January 2015.On 27 May 2015, Protheroe signed his first professional contract with Gloucester Rugby, despite attraction from other top Premiership clubs.He was selected for England U18s and produced a Man of the Match performance in their 21-5 victory over France.