Fife has impressed in the RaboDirect PRO12 this season, appearing in all bar one of his side's games as well as scoring four tries including one against city rivals Glasgow Warriors in December.
And after being watched closely by the Scottish coaching staff, he will get a chance to show what he can do on the international stage against Wales in Cardiff this Saturday.
"If he gets this one right, you might find that he puts a bit of pressure on (for a place) going forward, which is really good," Johnson said.
"We like Dougie's size and his competitive edge. He chases everything, which I like, and he has shown really good glimpses playing for Edinburgh this season.
"He's been ear-marked by us for a while - we've been following him for the last 12 months - and he's got his reward now."
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