Defending champions, Rebels have come out strongly at the Marist Volleyball Championship.

Tournament director, Koli Korovulavula says the defending champs have been on par.

He says competition has been tough.

Volleyball Fiji’s Rosa Dalituicama says the tournament has also seen a lot of young players.

She says the national coaches have come to the tournament and have been scouting for talent.

The championship ends on Saturday.