 Fouroux pre-selected 40 players in the French championship, before announcing the final list of 26 players, which 9 foreigners (Australians, New Zealanders, Samoans, but also a Moldavian and a Polish)., former Racing 92 player, was the star of the team.On March 29, 1996, PSG Rugby League, managed by Michel Mazaré, made its Super League debut with a 30–24 victory over Sheffield Eagles at the Stade Sébastien Charléty in front of 17,873 spectators.