Sheppard has admitted they should double their efforts to have more players in the national side, reiterating their support for coach Hugo Broos.
“We’ve to work hard to improve our players... our players can be up there for selection. Yes, we will work harder to make sure that he does select our players,” Sheppard told the media at the Nedbank Cup’s conference at PSL offices in Parktown on Wednesday.
“We are all here for the nation and it’s up to the coach to select the players he feels are going to make the nation proud. Of course as a coach, I would like to see our players in the national team but the coach has to make the selection and we’ve got to support that.” Chiefs host second tier side Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup last 16 clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday .