IF CROSS Keys win the Konica Minolta Cup for the first time this season, they will have done it the hard way.

They defeated Premier Division leaders Newport last Saturday, third-placed Carmarthen Quins the round before and are now home to ten times cup winners Llanelli on February 28.

"It's another tough draw, but we're home again and we can beat anyone at home if we play well," said Keys coach David Rees.

"We beat them at home in the league but the unknown factor is that we don't know what team they'll bring.

"However, the rules say that to play in the cup, players have to have played five league games, so they won't be full of regional players. It's another lucrative tie and I fancy our chances."

Ebbw Vale and Bedwas also have third successive home ties, against Swansea and Pontypridd respectively.

"We face Swansea the following week in the league at home so they are two big games in our season," said Vale secretary Doug Taylor.

"We beat them down there in the league so hopefully we can beat them again." Bedwas coach Steve Law said: "After our poor league display at Pontypridd we're looking forward to it.

"On our day we are as good as anyone left in the cup."

First Division Brynmawr, shock conquerors of Cardiff, travel to Division Two West side Corus, one point conquerors of Newport Saracens last time.

"It's a good draw for both sides," said player-coach Paul Wedgbury. "It's the best opportunity for one of us to reach the last eight for the first time.

"We've had two home games, so we can't really complain."

Another Division One side, Blackwood, travel to Premier Division Bridgend.

"It'll be good for our young players to face a Premier side," said coach Jason Powell. "It's difficult, but the boys will be up for it."

Draw: Aberavon v Bonymaen, Bedwas v Pontypridd, Bridgend v Blackwood, Caerphilly v Llangefni, Corus v Brynmawr, Cross Keys v Llanelli, Ebbw Vale v Swansea, Whitland v Neath.