A HAT-TRICK of tries from Nick Dobson proved in vain as two late scores gave Devizes 3rd XV victory.

The visitors drew first blood whenDobson broke loose to score.

Dobson duly converted, but Devizes responded with a score out wide from Mike McLeavy four minutes later following a series of rolling mauls.

Marlborough full back Charlie Randall set up Dobson for his second converted try, before Trevor Lowe's penalty reduced the visitors' lead.

Dobson completed his treble on 63 minutes but two tries in the final eight minutes gave the home side victory.