Sutherland's role has not gone unnoticed and he has been named alongside eight of his Edinburgh team-mates in Vern Cotter's 35-man party.
Scotland kick-off their Six Nations campaign against England next month and Cotter believes he has all the tools required to expect a successful championship.
He said: "We've selected a mixture of experience with some exciting young players coming through, some of whom have experienced the Rugby World Cup and are eager to move forward, take the Six Nations head on and show that we can develop our game and be competitive.
"I think there should be confidence. The guys have worked hard and improved.
"There are positive signs that we can compete, and this championship will give us another opportunity to measure ourselves against very good opposition in a tough competition.
"The guys believe that we can compete, dominate and secure victories in these games."
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