Rory Sutherland

Scotland's Rory Sutherland breaks through against Fiji. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘Fortunate’ Sutherland so grateful to be rescued from Worcester plight

Stuart Hogg (left) and Adam Hastings return to the Scotland starting line-up for the autumn international against Fiji at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland team v Fiji: Six changes including at stand-off for Murrayfield clash

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has joined Ulster. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rory Sutherland lands new club after Worcester Warriors exit

Duhan van der Merwe has rejoined Edinburgh despite interest from Glasgow. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors were 'in the conversation' for Van der Merwe

Ali Price will make his first start of the season against Ospreys. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Smith dismisses significance of playing away as Glasgow hit the road

Former Edinburgh players Duhan van der Merwe, left, and Rory Sutherland were called up for the British & Irish Lions tour last year. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Sympathy for Worcester Warriors but too soon to speculate on Scots trio

Scotland pair Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland could become available if Worcester plunge into further trouble. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby consider move for Worcester Warriors' Scotland trio

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his team for the third Test against Argentina. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group)

Eight changes in Scotland team to face Argentina in third Test decider

Scotland's Rory Hutchinson has been selected at full-back. (Photo by Gary Hutchison / SNS Group/ SRU)

Rory Hutchinson to full-back explained as Townsend juggles his backs

Pierre Schoeman (left) in typically combative action for Edinburgh during the win over Glasgow Warriors at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Schoeman shows Edinburgh players ‘what world class looks like’

Duhan van der Merwe was sent off while playing for Worcester Warriors against London Irish. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Scottish-qualified Henry Arundel set for England call

Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith impressed in the win over Benetton and has been called into the Scotland squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Six called into Scotland squad to play France as Cam Redpath ruled out

Warriors Oli Kebble during a Glasgow training session at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Kebble hoping for Scotland selection for France clash

Rory Sutherland leaves the field in some discomfort during Scotland's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Scotland prop Sutherland could miss rest of Six Nations

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu impressed off the bench against England and will start in Wales. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie ruled out of Six Nations as Scotland make five changes for Wales

Inside centre Sam Johnson has got the nod to face England ahead of Cam Redpath. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

No tinkering for Townsend as Scotland opt for experience

The Scotland squad prepare for Saturday's big match against England at their Oriam training base.

Scotland team to face England revealed by Townsend

Rory Sutherland will be available for Scotland's Six Nations opener against England despite his red card for Worcester last weekend. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland's Rory Sutherland cleared to play in Six Nations opener against England

Worcester Warriors' Rory Sutherland leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Gallagher Premiership match at The Recreation Ground, Bath.

Sutherland doubtful for Scotland v England after red card

Huw Jones breaks clear for Scotland during the 53-24 win over Australia in 2017.

Allan Massie: Scotland v Australia history is rather odd

Head coach Gregor Townsend during Scotland training at Oriam. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Townsend using Paris template in bid to halt Wallabies’ winning run

Rory Sutherland trained with Scotland at Oriam last week. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland to lose two players for rest of Autumn Nations Series

Finn Russell has joined up with the Scotland squad ahead of the match with Australia. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland v Australia: Defence coach Steve Tandy calls on Scotland to summon the ...

Rory Sutherland trained with Scotland last week. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rory Sutherland out of Scotland squad as Townsend calls up three new props

Sandy Carmichael, pictured in 1971 when on tour with the Lions.

Allan Massie: Carmichael was one of the very best

Rufus McLean scored twice for Glasgow. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Worcester Warriors 22, Glasgow Warriors 27: McLean quick to lead

Australian prop Harry Lloyd, centre, will join Edinburgh from Brumbies on a short-term deal.

Edinburgh reinforce at prop with signing of Brumbies loosehead Lloyd

Rory Sutherland, who toured with the British and Irish Lions, has left Edinburgh to join Worcester. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Edinburgh seek short-term fix to cover Rory Sutherland exit

Ali Price will start the second Test for the British & Irish Lions on the bench. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Fraser Brown: I’m shocked Ali Price is not starting

Chris Harris, left, and Duhan van der Merwe during a Lions training session at Hermanus High School in South Africa. Both men will start the second Test. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Chris Harris grateful to Townsend for cap call ahead of Lions Test debut

Rory Sutherland will start against South Africa. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Rory Sutherland to start for Lions v South Africa after injury to Wyn Jones

Stuart Hogg at a British and Irish Lions training session with Ali Price.

Colin Deans' pride at Hawick duo Stuart Hogg and Rory Sutherland's Test call

Rory Sutherland started for the British & Irish Lions in the win over the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Rory Sutherland’s Test credentials endorsed by veteran Lion

Rory Sutherland made a 50-yard break against the Sharks, reminding the Lions coaches that his qualities extend well beyond the set-piece. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Why Rory Sutherland looks a likely starter for the Lions in the first Test

Hamish Watson will start for the Lions against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.

Gatland admits he doesn’t know who Lions will face on Wednesday

The Lions may have beaten Japan at the weekend, but they were far from seriously impressive.

Massie: Springboks won't be quaking in boots yet

Rory Sutherland is currently on tour with the Lions.

Sutherland to leave Edinburgh for Worcester

Injured British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn-Jones, left, with prop Rory Sutherland after the win over Japan at Murrayfield. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Rory Sutherland on his debt to Alun Wyn Jones

Finn Russell in training with the British and Irish Lions. He won't play against Japan on Saturday due to a minor ankle issue. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Warren Gatland explains Lions selection and plays down Finn Russell injury

Edinburgh's three Lions players, Hamish Watson, Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland have been picked to start against Japan at BT Murrayfield.

Four Scots named in Lions team to play Japan at BT Murrayfield

Duhan van Der Merwe during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at BT Murrayfield.

Injured Edinburgh trio are not doubts for Lions tour

Ali Price's Lions call-up is thoroughly deserved.

Ali Price deserves to be a Lion after his resilience and maturity with Scotland

Edinburgh and Scotland prop Rory Sutherland shows off the Lions jersey after his call-up to the squad. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

New Lions prop Rory Sutherland feared he would never play rugby again

Scotland’s Chris Harris (left) and Rory Sutherland are in the Lions squad

Why it is particularly gratifying to see Lions show faith in Scotland duo

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland is staying with Edinburgh, says Richard Cockerill. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Rory Sutherland link to Worcester Warriors is dismissed by Edinburgh coach

Rory Sutherland injured his shoulder against France. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Rory Sutherland avoids surgery but faces race against time to be fit for Lions

Rory Sutherland suffered a shoulder injury during Scotland's win over France in Paris last month. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Rory Sutherland, Darcy Graham, Stuart McInally - mixed news on trio’s injuries

Rory Sutherland training with the Scotland squad at Oriam. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Rory Sutherland’s reputation is well earned after impressive 2020 with Scotland

Scotland's second-row brothers Richie and Jonny Gray after the Six Nations win over Italy in 2018.

How’s this for a Scotland family XV to give England a scare at Twickenham?

Jamie Ritchie is missing after suffering a head knock in training. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Rory Sutherland will be fit for Calcutta Cup but concern over Jamie Ritchie

Henry Pyrgos has been picked to start at scrum-half against Zebre. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Scotland pair missing for Edinburgh's trip to Italy

Edinburgh's Grant Gilchrist is back in the side after a groin injury. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Grant Gilchrist makes welcome return for Edinburgh against Glasgow Warriors

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie will start against Glasgow Warriors. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Edinburgh name team to play Glasgow Warriors in 1872 Cup

Edinburgh have held talks with South African prop Boan Venter of Toyota Cheetahs.

Cockerill: Edinburgh talks with Boan Venter but Rory Sutherland going nowhere

Rory Sutherland has taken the positives from Edinburgh's narrow Heineken Champions Cup defeat by La Rochelle. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Rory Sutherland backs Edinburgh to bite back against Sale Sharks

Oli Kebble impressed off the bench against Italy and will make his first start for Scotland when they face France on Sunday. Picture: Giampiero Sposito/Getty Images

What the five changes mean for Scotland v France

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