The first-place finish was the first ever Olympic gold in rowing for South Africa as James Thompson, Matthew Brittain, John Smith and Sizwe Ndlovu made history on 3 August at Eton Dorney.
The team were in preparation for the Olympics when the coronavirus pandemic struck.
In a video posted to the Stormers website, Kolisi has urged South Africans to act responsibly and to do what they can to help curve the spread of the coronavirus.
IOC President Thomas Bach and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, made the decision to reschedule the games to 'a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021'.
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the global sporting calendar. EWN has compiled a list of the key developments affecting the sporting fraternity.
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the global sporting calendar. EWN has compiled a list of the key developments affecting the sporting fraternity.
Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen make their comebacks after being rested for the series against Australia.
Despite their dominance in the group stages, South Africa are heading into relatively uncharted territory as they take part in just their second semifinal while their opponents have won the tournament four times.
South Africa have won all three of their games at the tournament so far, beating England in their opening match of the tournament before a record-breaking victory against tournament debutants Thailand gave them two wins from two.
Justin Geduld, Chris Dry and Zain Davids are being rested after featuring in all four tournaments so far with Ryan Oosthuizen, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Mfundo Ndhlovu all returning to action.
The ICC Hall of Famer has been exposed to various international dressing rooms. He was bowling coach for England (2007), New Zealand (2011), South Africa (2013) and Sri Lanka (2017).
South Africa will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign on Sunday, 23 February with a Pool B clash against England at the WACA in Perth.
In 2008 Natalie du Toit became the first female amputee ever to qualify for the Olympics, where she finished 16th in the 10km open water swim.
Du Plessis said he would like to concentrate on contributing to the team as a batsman and senior player who will offer guidance and advice to the new leadership group as part of their succession planning.
With the series level at 1-1, Quinton de Kock won the toss and chose to bat first. South Africa also made 2 changes to the side with Dale Steyn and Heinrich Klaasen coming into the side.
It was the hosts who opened the scoring inside eight minutes with Elton Jantjies slotting home a penalty.
The 36-year-old will don Proteas colours for the first time since March last year when South Africa and England continue their rivalry in the first of three T20’s on Wednesday.
England won the toss and elected to field first with the weather overcast but the rain thankfully staying away.
