Getting metres in possession is in no way "all they have to do". That is as much the back 5's role as it is the forwards. They need to limit the oppositions metres, ours don't. They need to slow the opposition's play the ball to limit their attacking opportunities, ours don't. They need to create quick play the balls to attack off the back of, ours don't. They need to create their own attacking opportunities and line breaks through tackle breaks and off-loads, ours don't.All they have to do is get metres in possession, which they do. Field position isn't our problem, it's what the backs don't do when in position.
Our pack is okay. It is competent for the first time in many years. But, it is no better than the majority of opposition forward packs.