Erasmus was once again on the scoresheet for Pirates on Saturday afternoon finding the back of the net in the 14th minute to break the deadlock for the visitors at a packed and sold out FNB Stadium.

While Kaizer Chiefs restored parity in the 78th minute through their captain on the day, Yusuf Maart, Pirates had Sandile Mthethwa to thank as he rose the highest deep in extra-time to head the winner and lead Pirates to the Nedbank Cup final where they will face Sekhukhune United on the 27th of May at Loftus Versfeld.

Amid Pirates' progression to the final of the Nedbank Cup, Erasmus has played a vital role particularly in Pirates' Nedbank Cup journey this season making three appearances and scoring two goals in the process.

With Erasmus also playing a pivotal role in Pirates' DStv Premiership matches, the former Mamelodi Sundowns forward has outlined how he uses plenty of visual communication with his teammates on the field, especially in matches where the roar of the fans makes verbal communication very difficult.

I will help the players to understand this communication and believe in themselves because I am that positive voice in their ears to help them achieve what they are capable of and make sure they don’t doubt themselves," Erasmus said.

The 32 year old furthermore alluded that with matches like the Soweto derby, communication between the players tends to be a lot more difficult however, it's with such matches that eye contact and visual communication tends to be more effective.

In the midst of the noise that's when you have to make eye contact with your teammates because sometimes communicating with your eyes is just as important as communicating verbally, so we always have to make sure that we are okay visually by looking at each other on the field and supporting each other," Erasmus added.

With Pirates also still in contention for the CAF Champions League spot by aiming to finish second on the log, Erasmus will hope to continue using his leadership role and expertise to help the Buccaneers progress through to continental football next season.

Pirates next face Sekhukhune United on Saturday the 13th of May in a DSTV Premiership match at the Orlando Stadium.