Perries dominates in United’s Peregrine League dream start

The Reiger Park outfit, who were always in control of proceedings, were led by outstanding fullback Dominique Perries, who scored 24 of United’s total points on the day.

Perries scored one of United’s three tries, in addition to his five penalties and two conversions.

United went into the half-time break 29-17 ahead.

Eighthman Calvin Jantjies and replacement back Duwaan Brown scored the other tries, while Cameron Lentoor, who also came off the bench, added a penalty and a conversion.

United were promoted to the Peregrine League after being crowned the 2015 Valke Merlin League champions.

Scorers: United tries: Dominique Perries, Calvin Jantjies, Duwaan Brown. Conversions: Dominique Perries (2), Cameron Lentoor. Penalties: Dominique Perries (5), Cameron Lentoor.

Other scores: Second team: NWU 21-14 United; u-21: United 74-0 NWU;

United XV: 1 Tyrin Wessels, 2 Shaun de Wet, 3 Sakki Klaas, 4 Wiets Botes, 5 Rudy Stoop, 6 Jonathan Botha, 7 Fanie van Staaten (c), 8 Calvin Jantjies; 9 Linda Mono, 10 Raydall Walters, 11 Liam Mackay, 12 Rudolf Prinsloo, 13 Jacky Jonkers, 14 Morne Badenhorst, 15 Dominique Perries, 16 Bokka Browne, 17 Eugene Francis, 18 Jacques van Tonder, 19 Piet Mnguni, 20Alvandre Maart, 21 Cameron Lentoor, 22 Duwaan Brown, 23 Marion Nqweniso. Coach: Derrick Sampson – @SabeloBoksburg