Springbok Franco Smith snuffed out the last hope South Africa had of its continued participation in Europe.
Another Laborde kick reduced the deficit but Sebastian Cancelliere, a minute from the end, safeguarded the result and secured a bonus point.
According to a report in Midi Olympique, South African full-back Andries Coetzee is set to sign a three-year deal with Toulon.
While head coach Allister Coetzee will take the lions share of the blame for the Springboks poor run of form in 2017, the players undoubtedly also must take some of the responsibility.
Steven Kitshoff has been forced to make way for the returning Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, but South Africa's coach is happy with his decision.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has made four personnel changes ahead of this weekend's clash with the Wallabies, but cynical fans are not convinced.
South Africa endured a dismal 2016, but can take confidence from their victory over France on Saturday, in which Andries Coetzee starred.
Robbie Coetzee was sent-off after 30 minutes as Lions beat Southern Kings 54-10 to extend their winning streak to 10 Super Rugby matches.
