Sam Robson, whose mother hails from the English city of Nottingham, previously could not be chosen for New South Wales as a domestic player because although born in Australia, he played county cricket on a British passport.

Sydney-born Robson is the leading run-scorer in the English County Championship this season. While his mother hails from Nottingham and he plays county cricket with a British passport, a rule change can help Oz secure his services.

Taylor, who had been a member of the CA board since 2004, lost his place last year when the national entity was streamlined to nine members.